TCD Partnership Access Courses for Young Adults
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Since 2004 TAP has worked in partnership with the TCD Partnership Access Courses in Pearse, Plunket and Liberties to maximise the numbers of under-represented students progressing to Trinity College Dublin.
Applications for 2026/27 are now closed but please check back in Autumn when applications open again.
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Eligibility
Click here to find out if you are eligible for our TCD Partnership Access Course
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Is this course for me?
Find out more about the Foundation Course partnerships
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How do I apply?
Apply to the TCD Partnership Access Course
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TCD Partnership Access Courses: Liberties - Young Adults
Click here to learn more about the TCD Partnership Access Course for Young Adults in Liberties College
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Application Documents & Guidebook
What happens after I finish the TCD Partnership Access Course?
Students who successfully complete the course get a QQI FET Level 5 Major Award in 5M3114 General Studies.
Students who get a full FET Level 5 Award, with a minimum of three distinctions in academic subjects, may compete for places on degree courses in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in Trinity College.
Students who get a full FET Level 5 Award award, with a minimum of five distinctions, may apply for reserved places in other colleges and universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS).